Graphic Designer, Full-Time Temporary With Benefits (Pending Budget Approval)

Associate degree in graphic design or related field, or three years of experience in publications and graphics. Experience may substitute for formal higher education

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

None

Minimum Knowledge & Skills

• Efficiency with publication and graphics software, including Adobe Creative Suites: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel

• Understanding of design principles, hierarchy, typography, negative space, color theory, composition and layout techniques

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Ensures design consistency across channels and platforms, maintaining brand integrity and visual identity

Understanding of marketing and branding concepts

• Ability to reconfigure a design to different orientations and dimensions ensuring consistency in design across all channels and platforms

• Familiarity developing print and digital design communications including social media, brochures, programs, direct mail, flyers, posters, signage, etc.

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as a constructive member of a team within a diverse, multicultural environment

• Flexible with demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey ideas both verbally and written

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Marketing design experience

• Experience with MailChimp

• Experience in Adobe After Effects

• Experience in Adobe Animate designing animated gifs

Licensing/Certification Requirements

None

Job Duties

• Reviews marketing services requests and, when necessary, makes assignments to other graphic personnel within the Marketing & Public Affairs Office or contractors

• Produces and provides professional photography for college publications, and maintains easily accessible photography files for use by others in the office

• Helps develop e-newsletters, e-mail blasts, and other communications distributed through the website, social media and e-mail

• Designs branded messages for the college's digital signs

• Designs attractive print publications for clients throughout the college

• Supervises the work of freelance designers and photographers

• Verifies that college materials are proofed and accurate, correctly branded and authorized by clients

• Works with the Executive Director to develop bid specifications for printing and mailing, evaluate quotations, and coordinate projects through printing

• Works with college clients and colleagues to negotiate, create, and evaluate projects

• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• No or very limited physical effort required.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• Must be willing to travel for professional development

Minimum Salary Range $52,559 Mid Point Salary Range . Maximum Salary Range $65,699 Posting Open Date 05/09/2024 Posting Close Date Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Please NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state "unknown" for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

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